Note 378 — XXXVI. 1786. June–Dec. THE SALPÊTRIÈRE.—TRUCKLE-BED AND PRISON FARE.—THE COUNT THREATENS THE FRENCH COURT.
Reading edition
“Life of the Countess de la Motte, by herself,” vol. ii. p. 143, et seq. The Salpêtrière at the present day is a refuge for aged and infirm women, and accommodates no less than 4369 inmates. Madame de la Motte’s cell is one of the lions of the place shown to visitors.